Women Beauty and Lifestyle Expo

Across two days, The Women’s Lifestyle and Beauty Expo is set to open their doors again to Gold Coast women of all ages, for a jam-packed girls weekend in a new and improved location. Take some time away from the mundane daily duties of life, grab your girlfriends and head to the Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre for an indulgent day of R&R set to inspire your personal style, spark new passions and empower all women.

The multi-generation expo is an all-encompassing haven, featuring local and regional exhibitors who are offering everything from the essentials, to luxuries and indulgences. Bask in the personal attention of a variety of experts and enjoy unique shopping opportunities, beauty tips, advice and products from health practitioners, fitness coaches and more.“The Gold Coast is home to women of such diverse nationalities, class, culture, religion, shape and colour, and this event is a safe haven to celebrate all women in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.”

Tickets are available at the door or can be pre-purchased online to avoid the ticketing queue.

Gowrie Junction, was named after the Gowrie pastoral station (1841), is located just five minutes drive west from Toowoomba's city outskirts, just off the Warrego Highway. This picturesque country community lies amongst the rolling hills which border the open cropping plains of the Darling Downs.

About halfway between Gatton and Helidon lies Grantham, a little village surrounded by rich farming land. The town is home to one of Australia's leading beef producers, exporting prime beef to markets around the world.

Just 90 minutes’ drive from Brisbane, our unique region is the only Queensland destination to offer truly seasonal experiences. From Stanthorpe in the south to Kingaroy in the north, and from Toowoomba as far west as St George, you can savour crisp country air, award-winning wines and fresh seasonal produce.

Take a quiet side-track from the Warrego Highway or New England Highway to find the hamlet of Kingsthorpe. Kingsthorpe is just a 15-minute panoramic drive west of Toowoomba.
Kingsthorpe features a number of parks with recreation areas, play equipment, and amenities, including Rosalie Walk, Settlers Park, Village Green, and Stoney Ridge Park.

Nobby is an historic little town in the Darling Downs, located halfway between Toowoomba and Warwick.
Nobby is home to Rudd's Pub, dedicated to author Steele Rudd, who found inspiration among his drinking partners for his stories in On Our Selection and is a great place to stop for a meal with the pub walls adorned with an extensive display of historic memorabilia and photographs of the area's pioneering past.

If you think of a quintessential country town streetscape you’ve got Clifton in mind. Dating back to 1875, this classic little town halfway between Toowoomba and Warwick has been used in a number of Australian movies including The Thornbirds.

High on the Great Dividing Range and overlooking the Lockyer Valley, Preston is a locality that makes for great explorations, whether by four wheel drive, trail bike or on foot through the bushland.
Preston Peak Wines is the perfect location to appreciate fine wine and soak in the spectacular scenery.

A beautiful waterfront park which is home to over 150 different species of birds. Inclusive of playground equipment, barbecues, exercise equipment and toilet facilities. Lake Apex Park is also dog friendly and has a paved walking track the entire distance around the Lake.

Take a quiet side-track from the Warrego highway or New England Highway to find Goombungee, whose streets are lined with jacarandas and silky oaks - providing a spectacular display in late spring.
The Pioneer Arms Hotel, dating back to 1897, it is a great lunch destination serving hearty a country meal and offering a warm welcome.

At the top of the escarpment on the Great Dividing Range, Hampton is a picturesque village surrounded by forests and striking natural beauty. At 715 metres above sea level, it's the heart of the high county and home to a thriving arts community.

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